China’s declaration of a nature reserve in the South China Sea is the latest twist in its yearslong push to establish control over the strategically important waters and sea lane. The National Forestry and Grassland Administration said last week that the reserve would protect the coral reef ecosystem at Huangyan Island, better known internationally as…
TAOS, N.M. (KRQE) – Forty-five years after their mother went missing in northern New Mexico, two daughters are still fighting to find out what happened. Now, a non-profit is helping bring awareness to the case. Nancy Craddock, who was 47 years old at the time, went missing from her home in Taos 45 years ago,…
At a glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict Justin Tipping’s HIM takes the American football industry to task with style. Though some might find its occasional hamfisted nature cloying, the film lays it on thick with intention. Otherwise, there’s very, very little to find fault with in this Jordan Peele-produced horror flick. “As your doctor, I…
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement reportedly detained four people in Santa Barbara, Santa Maria and Oxnard on Wednesday morning, according to an 805 Immigrant Coalition social media post. Bicycles belonging to two people detained by ICE were left behind Wednesday morning at the corner of Modoc and Veronica Springs roads in Santa Barbara. Credit: Courtesy…
What’s planned today Donald Trump meets prime minister Keir Starmer on Thursday in the centrepiece of the US president’s second state visit to Britain. The two leaders are set to unveil a £150bn ($205bn) US investment package in the UK, spanning technology, energy and life sciences – a move both sides hope will reinvigorate the…
After the royal hospitality and pageantry, US President Donald Trump’s unprecedented second state visit to the UK takes a serious turn on Thursday when he is hosted by Prime Minister Keir Starmer for wide-ranging talks. Starmer will greet Trump on the second day of the visit at his country residence, Chequers, with pressing issues such…
Xi Jinping’s anti-corruption campaign against the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) is entering its most dramatic phase yet. In September, Beijing expelled four generals from the National People’s Congress. Among them were Wang Chunning, the commander of the People’s Armed Police, and senior figures from the Rocket Force and logistics departments. This purge follows the earlier…
The Animation Guild has launched an ambitious attempt to unionize feature production workers at Netflix Animation Studios as part of its broader effort to expand its reach inside the animation production space. On Wednesday, a group of 60 workers requested voluntary recognition of a union from management, according to The Animation Guild. The group is…
For a heady mix of beauty, imagination and style, it’s hard to top London Fashion Week. Since its low-key launch in a west London car park in 1984, LFW has grown into a must-see event for the international fashion crowd, renowned for its creativity and cultural diversity. While many of us are just getting to…
The first official meeting between the European Parliament and China’s National People’s Congress for seven years is slated for October 16, confirming a continued thaw in relations between the two chambers. The meeting has been in the works for months since the sides moved to lift restrictions on each other, but it was confirmed by…